The broadcast networks continue to make a push toward more scripted original programming throughout the year, with CBS on Tuesday laying out winter schedule plans that include the return of "The Mentalist" -- in what will be its final season -- and...

When Patrick Jane returns for his final episodes, he will be subbing for Alicia Florrick, CBS announced Tuesday.
"The Mentalist" will begin its seventh and final season on Nov. 30. The drama will run in the "Good Wife" time slot through December.
When...

During the Mipcom TV market, All3Media Intl. and Variety feted the success of reality show "Undercover Boss" at a party on the Najade, a boat in Cannes harbor.
The show, which is produced by Studio Lambert, is celebrating its fifth anniversary on CBS....

If there's one thing CBS' "Undercover Boss" proves after five seasons, it's that the disjointed relationship between employer and employee is universal.
After nearly 80 episodes of dirty jobs, bad wigs and big reveals in the United States alone, the...

This time of year, local families tend to spend their down time outside — camping in parks, relaxing on the beach, dining al fresco, and attending outdoor concerts. But with the arrival of Great Wolf Lodge New England, a 40-acre destination resort with a 68,000-square foot indoor waterpark, many families are heading to north-central Massachusetts to explore the great indoors.
The 100,000-square-foot lodge is the 12th in a chain operated by Great Wolf Resorts, based in Madison, Wis. It opened...

HBO’s political satire “Veep” took home a good portion of the cake in the comedy genre with Julia Louis-Dreyfus winning the Emmy for lead actress in a comedy and Tony Hale going home with supporting actor in a comedy. Ultimately, though, “Modern Family” won for comedy series.
HBO’s “Behind the Candelabra” won for miniseries or movie, and star Michael Douglas went home with the Emmy for lead actor in a miniseries of movie, dedicating half of his Emmy to...

Forget about staggered schedules or focusing on one thing at a time. Top-rated network CBS is planning to premiere nearly all of its new and returning programming during one week in September.
"Premiere Week" will kick off on Sunday, Sept. 22 with the airing of the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards.
The next day, Monday, will see the one-hour season premiere of the final season of "How I Met Your Mother," the return of "2 Broke Girls," and the first episodes of Chuck Lorre's new sitcom "Mom," starring Anna...

CBS announced its 2013-14 premiere dates Monday, which includes a special one-hour final season premiere of "How I Met Your Mother" and the debuts of five new series.
The new comedy "Mom" premieres Sept. 23 followed by the freshman drama "Hostages." New comedy "We Are Men" premieres a week later on Sept. 30.
On Sept. 26, CBS will begin its new two-hour Thursday comedy block with the premieres of "The Big Bang Theory," "The Millers," "The Crazy Ones" and "Two and a Half Men." Check out the schedule...

Cable networks kick off the Fall TV season in early September with a variety of reality series, scripted dramas and comedies. Later in the month, the broadcast networks join the fray with their new and returning series. And if you oly watch TV on your computer, YouTube and Netflix are launching new comedies this month as well. It's going to be a busy month for TV fanatics. As usual, I'll add to this list as more premieres are announced.
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